I don't know what is so unbelievable about two domestic companies entering into the WRC. It isn't like either one has a bad performance reputation. You guys mentioned that Dodge has no "worldly" influence outside of the US, and WRC is practically nonexistant in the states. I wonder what would happen when Dodge and Jeep enter the WRC and perhaps even kick the crap out of the rest of the competition? I'm pretty sure if that happened, the good guys over in Auburn Hills would let EVERYONE ON EARTH know.
I do find it disturbing, however, that you guys are complaining about the decrease in factory-sponsored teams, yet when two possible new entrants show up on the radar, suddenly BS is called? Now I would like to reiterate what I've said SOOOO many times before, and you guys apparantly aren't hearing. Mitsubishi and DCX WILL continue working on shared projects in cooperations, regardless of who owns who. I hate to tell you guys this, but oftentimes in the automotive world, two or more companies will cooperate on joint projects, usually without one owning the other. Might I remind you of a couple famous cases...
1. Chrysler TC by Maserati
2. Corvette ZR-1 (engine by Lotus)
3. Dodge Viper (Chrysler V10, modified by Lamborghini)
4. Cadillac Catera (badge-engineered Opel Omega)
5. The New-World engines (DCX, Hyundai, Mitsubishi)
6. Delorean DMC-12 (Lotus Esprit with Renault V6)
7. Opel Speedster/Vauxhall VX220 (Lotus Elise w/diff engine)
So really, the "oh they don't own them anymore" argument is a fat load of BS in itself. I think that Dodge and Jeep will finally bring some fresh competition to a series chock-full of retarded versions of Swedish, Spanish, and Japanese cars. I want retarded versions of American cars gosh darnit!
